The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (13 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 15,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
57.6
66.2
74.8
59.8
65.6
73.4
66.2 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
57.6 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
150.6
156.3 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.06 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
97 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
106 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
27.39 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
736 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft















